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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.21, 1,306.89 and 569.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.21, 1,306.89 and 569.00 is: 785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.21 : 1,306.89 = 569.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.21/1,306.89 = 569.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.21x = 1,306.89 × 569.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.21x = 743,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,623.68/947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.07

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