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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,307.44 and 699.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,307.44 and 699.59 is: 965.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,307.44 = 699.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,307.44 = 699.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,307.44 × 699.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 914,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,671.95/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.17

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