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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,306.56 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,306.56 and 615.24 is: 848.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,306.56 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,306.56 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,306.56 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 803,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,847.97/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.69

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