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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.95, 1,309.56 and 529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.95, 1,309.56 and 529.33 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.95 : 1,309.56 = 529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.95/1,309.56 = 529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.95x = 1,309.56 × 529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.95x = 693,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,191.69/948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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