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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.23, 1,308.47 and 801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.23, 1,308.47 and 801.43 is: 1,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.23 : 1,308.47 = 801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.23/1,308.47 = 801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.23x = 1,308.47 × 801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.23x = 1,048,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,639.83/947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.06

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