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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.03, 1,307.12 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.03, 1,307.12 and 574.02 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.03 : 1,307.12 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.03/1,307.12 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.03x = 1,307.12 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.03x = 750,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,310.15/947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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