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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.17, 1,306.96 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.17, 1,306.96 and 574.09 is: 792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.17 : 1,306.96 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.17/1,306.96 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.17x = 1,306.96 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.17x = 750,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,309.58/947.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.16

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