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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,306.02 and 615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,306.02 and 615.11 is: 848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,306.02 = 615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,306.02 = 615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,306.02 × 615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 803,345.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,345.96/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.31

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