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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.43, 1,307.12 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.43, 1,307.12 and 533.43 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.43 : 1,307.12 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.43/1,307.12 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.43x = 1,307.12 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.43x = 697,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,254.35/947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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