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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.73, 1,307.61 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.73, 1,307.61 and 569.52 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.73 : 1,307.61 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.73/1,307.61 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.73x = 1,307.61 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.73x = 744,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,710.05/947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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