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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,306.68 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,306.68 and 652.52 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,306.68 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,306.68 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,306.68 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 852,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,634.83/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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