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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,307.90 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,307.90 and 593.36 is: 819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,307.90 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,307.90 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,307.90 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 776,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,053.76/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.24

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