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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,309.22 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,309.22 and 576.12 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,309.22 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,309.22 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,309.22 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 754,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,267.83/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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