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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,307.25 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,307.25 and 652.05 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,307.25 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,307.25 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,307.25 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 852,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,392.36/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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