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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.20, 1,306.41 and 759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.20, 1,306.41 and 759.94 is: 1,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.20 : 1,306.41 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.20/1,306.41 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.20x = 1,306.41 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.20x = 992,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,786.68/947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.13

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