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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,307.39 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,307.39 and 583.59 is: 805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,307.39 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,307.39 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,307.39 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 762,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,981.85/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.30

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