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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.41, 1,307.74 and 648.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.41, 1,307.74 and 648.83 is: 895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.41 : 1,307.74 = 648.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.41/1,307.74 = 648.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.41x = 1,307.74 × 648.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.41x = 848,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,500.94/947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.61

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