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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,308.24 and 751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,308.24 and 751.80 is: 1,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,308.24 = 751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,308.24 = 751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,308.24 × 751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 983,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,534.83/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.27

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