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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,307.67 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,307.67 and 574.53 is: 792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,307.67 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,307.67 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,307.67 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 751,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,295.65/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.78

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