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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.93, 1,309.63 and 556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.93, 1,309.63 and 556.29 is: 767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.93 : 1,309.63 = 556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.93/1,309.63 = 556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.93x = 1,309.63 × 556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.93x = 728,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,534.07/948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.74

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