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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,308 and 637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,308 and 637 is: 879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,308 = 637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,308 = 637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,308 × 637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 833,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,196/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.20

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