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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,306.93 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,306.93 and 574.13 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,306.93 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,306.93 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,306.93 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 750,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,347.72/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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