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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.55, 1,307.89 and 633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.55, 1,307.89 and 633.27 is: 874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.55 : 1,307.89 = 633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.55/1,307.89 = 633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.55x = 1,307.89 × 633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.55x = 828,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,247.50/947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.09

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