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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,422.74 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,422.74 and 509.88 is: 764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,422.74 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,422.74 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,422.74 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 725,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,424.12/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.49

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