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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.95, 1,309.50 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.95, 1,309.50 and 550.54 is: 759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.95 : 1,309.50 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.95/1,309.50 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.95x = 1,309.50 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.95x = 720,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,932.13/948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.72

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