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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,424.59 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,424.59 and 516.38 is: 775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,424.59 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,424.59 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,424.59 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 735,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,621.37/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.22

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