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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,304.91 and 893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,304.91 and 893.63 is: 1,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,304.91 = 893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,304.91 = 893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,304.91 × 893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 1,166,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,109.99/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.46

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