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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.45, 1,307.11 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.45, 1,307.11 and 699.36 is: 964.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.45 : 1,307.11 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.45/1,307.11 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.45x = 1,307.11 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.45x = 914,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,140.45/947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.84

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