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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,306.64 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,306.64 and 632.12 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,306.64 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,306.64 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,306.64 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 825,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,953.28/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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