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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,307.16 and 616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,307.16 and 616.29 is: 850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,307.16 = 616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,307.16 = 616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,307.16 × 616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 805,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,589.64/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.64

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