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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.59, 1,307.66 and 616.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.59, 1,307.66 and 616.65 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.59 : 1,307.66 = 616.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.59/1,307.66 = 616.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.59x = 1,307.66 × 616.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.59x = 806,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,368.54/947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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