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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.05, 1,307.07 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.05, 1,307.07 and 593.33 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.05 : 1,307.07 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.05/1,307.07 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.05x = 1,307.07 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.05x = 775,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,523.84/947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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