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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,305.54 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,305.54 and 685.08 is: 943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,305.54 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,305.54 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,305.54 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 894,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,399.34/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.94

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