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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,306.77 and 750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,306.77 and 750.69 is: 1,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,306.77 = 750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,306.77 = 750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,306.77 × 750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 980,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,979.17/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.31

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