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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.93, 1,309.19 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.93, 1,309.19 and 534.93 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.93 : 1,309.19 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.93/1,309.19 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.93x = 1,309.19 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.93x = 700,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,322.33/948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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