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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.12, 1,418.94 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.12, 1,418.94 and 654.64 is: 980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.12 : 1,418.94 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.12/1,418.94 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.12x = 1,418.94 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.12x = 928,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,894.88/947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.76

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