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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.07, 1,306.74 and 574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.07, 1,306.74 and 574.05 is: 792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.07 : 1,306.74 = 574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.07/1,306.74 = 574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.07x = 1,306.74 × 574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.07x = 750,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,134.10/947.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.06

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