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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.66, 1,306.65 and 615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.66, 1,306.65 and 615.62 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.66 : 1,306.65 = 615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.66/1,306.65 = 615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.66x = 1,306.65 × 615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.66x = 804,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,399.87/947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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