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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.93, 1,308.98 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.93, 1,308.98 and 570.56 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.93 : 1,308.98 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.93/1,308.98 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.93x = 1,308.98 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.93x = 746,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,850.07/948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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