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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,305.99 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,305.99 and 632.32 is: 871.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,305.99 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,305.99 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,305.99 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 825,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,803.60/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.98

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