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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,308.25 and 698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,308.25 and 698.46 is: 964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,308.25 = 698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,308.25 = 698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,308.25 × 698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 913,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,765.31/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.32

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