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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.48, 1,307.08 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.48, 1,307.08 and 632.66 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.48 : 1,307.08 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.48/1,307.08 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.48x = 1,307.08 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.48x = 826,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,937.23/947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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