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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,306.56 and 598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,306.56 and 598.06 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,306.56 = 598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,306.56 = 598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,306.56 × 598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 781,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,401.27/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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