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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.39, 1,304.37 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.39, 1,304.37 and 830.88 is: 1,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.39 : 1,304.37 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.39/1,304.37 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.39x = 1,304.37 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.39x = 1,083,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,774.95/947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.96

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