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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.44, 1,307.41 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.44, 1,307.41 and 610.75 is: 842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.44 : 1,307.41 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.44/1,307.41 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.44x = 1,307.41 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.44x = 798,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,500.66/947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.80

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