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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,307.55 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,307.55 and 633.02 is: 873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,307.55 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,307.55 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,307.55 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 827,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,698.76/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.75

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