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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.72, 1,307.98 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.72, 1,307.98 and 574.94 is: 793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.72 : 1,307.98 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.72/1,307.98 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.72x = 1,307.98 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.72x = 752,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,010.02/947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.49

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