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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.94, 1,423.98 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.94, 1,423.98 and 516.16 is: 774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.94 : 1,423.98 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.94/1,423.98 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.94x = 1,423.98 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.94x = 735,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,001.52/948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.55

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