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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,307.16 and 615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,307.16 and 615.90 is: 849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,307.16 = 615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,307.16 = 615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,307.16 × 615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 805,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,073.31/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.96

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