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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,307.04 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,307.04 and 684.72 is: 944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,307.04 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,307.04 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,307.04 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 894,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,956.43/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.88

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