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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.69, 1,308.06 and 574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.69, 1,308.06 and 574.69 is: 793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.69 : 1,308.06 = 574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.69/1,308.06 = 574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.69x = 1,308.06 × 574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.69x = 751,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,722.46/947.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.22

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