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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,307.34 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,307.34 and 574.08 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,307.34 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,307.34 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,307.34 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 750,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,517.75/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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