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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,306.74 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,306.74 and 652.20 is: 899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,306.74 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,306.74 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,306.74 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 852,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,255.83/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.92

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