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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,301.07 and 890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,301.07 and 890.04 is: 1,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,301.07 = 890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,301.07 = 890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,301.07 × 890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 1,158,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,004.34/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.99

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