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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,309.04 and 790.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,309.04 and 790.84 is: 1,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,309.04 = 790.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,309.04 = 790.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,309.04 × 790.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 1,035,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,241.19/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.41

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