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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,306.47 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,306.47 and 615.42 is: 848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,306.47 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,306.47 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,306.47 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 804,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,027.77/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.99

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