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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.13, 1,307.55 and 667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.13, 1,307.55 and 667.62 is: 921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.13 : 1,307.55 = 667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.13/1,307.55 = 667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.13x = 1,307.55 × 667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.13x = 872,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,946.53/947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.68

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