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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.53, 1,307.50 and 698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.53, 1,307.50 and 698.99 is: 964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.53 : 1,307.50 = 698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.53/1,307.50 = 698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.53x = 1,307.50 × 698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.53x = 913,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,919.39/947.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.53

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