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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.14, 1,307.02 and 533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.14, 1,307.02 and 533.14 is: 735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.14 : 1,307.02 = 533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.14/1,307.02 = 533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.14x = 1,307.02 × 533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.14x = 696,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,824.64/947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.71

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