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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,308.35 and 736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,308.35 and 736.29 is: 1,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,308.35 = 736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,308.35 = 736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,308.35 × 736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 963,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,326.86/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.19

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