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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.05, 1,306.08 and 648.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.05, 1,306.08 and 648.16 is: 893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.05 : 1,306.08 = 648.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.05/1,306.08 = 648.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.05x = 1,306.08 × 648.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.05x = 846,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,548.81/947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.88

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