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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,306.08 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,306.08 and 574.14 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,306.08 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,306.08 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,306.08 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 749,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,872.77/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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