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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.94, 1,309.56 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.94, 1,309.56 and 529.27 is: 730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.94 : 1,309.56 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.94/1,309.56 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.94x = 1,309.56 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.94x = 693,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,104.27/948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.40

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