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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.11, 1,306.66 and 573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.11, 1,306.66 and 573.82 is: 791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.11 : 1,306.66 = 573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.11/1,306.66 = 573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.11x = 1,306.66 × 573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.11x = 749,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,787.64/947.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.66

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