Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.60, 1,307 and 593.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 947.60, 1,307 and 593.24 is: 818.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947.60 : 1,307 = 593.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947.60/1,307 = 593.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947.60x = 1,307 × 593.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947.60x = 775,364.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,364.68/947.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.24
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