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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.44, 1,306.68 and 615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.44, 1,306.68 and 615.70 is: 849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.44 : 1,306.68 = 615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.44/1,306.68 = 615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.44x = 1,306.68 × 615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.44x = 804,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,522.88/947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.15

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