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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.13, 1,308.30 and 712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.13, 1,308.30 and 712.84 is: 984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.13 : 1,308.30 = 712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.13/1,308.30 = 712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.13x = 1,308.30 × 712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.13x = 932,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,607.53/947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.67

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