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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.31, 1,308.52 and 652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.31, 1,308.52 and 652.06 is: 900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.31 : 1,308.52 = 652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.31/1,308.52 = 652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.31x = 1,308.52 × 652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.31x = 853,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,233.55/947.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.69

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