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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.37, 1,306.89 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.37, 1,306.89 and 652.80 is: 900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.37 : 1,306.89 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.37/1,306.89 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.37x = 1,306.89 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.37x = 853,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,137.79/947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.53

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