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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.15, 1,307.03 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.15, 1,307.03 and 616.23 is: 850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.15 : 1,307.03 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.15/1,307.03 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.15x = 1,307.03 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.15x = 805,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,432.64/947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.37

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