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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.06, 1,307.02 and 574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.06, 1,307.02 and 574.46 is: 792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.06 : 1,307.02 = 574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.06/1,307.02 = 574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.06x = 1,307.02 × 574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.06x = 750,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,830.71/947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.80

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