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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.12, 1,307.08 and 569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.12, 1,307.08 and 569.13 is: 785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.12 : 1,307.08 = 569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.12/1,307.08 = 569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.12x = 1,307.08 × 569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.12x = 743,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,893.94/947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.43

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