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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.91, 1,422.81 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.91, 1,422.81 and 371.38 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.91 : 1,422.81 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.91/1,422.81 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.91x = 1,422.81 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.91x = 528,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,403.18/948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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