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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,306.92 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,306.92 and 699.12 is: 964.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,306.92 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,306.92 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,306.92 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 913,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,693.91/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.54

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