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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,307.21 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,307.21 and 598.23 is: 825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,307.21 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,307.21 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,307.21 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 782,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,009.25/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.56

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