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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,308.29 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,308.29 and 633.15 is: 874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,308.29 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,308.29 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,308.29 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 828,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,343.81/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.06

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