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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.36, 1,306.63 and 667.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.36, 1,306.63 and 667.67 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.36 : 1,306.63 = 667.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.36/1,306.63 = 667.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.36x = 1,306.63 × 667.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.36x = 872,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,397.65/947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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