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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,423.62 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,423.62 and 538.68 is: 808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,423.62 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,423.62 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,423.62 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 766,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,875.62/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.12

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