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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.74, 1,307.56 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.74, 1,307.56 and 574.58 is: 792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.74 : 1,307.56 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.74/1,307.56 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.74x = 1,307.56 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.74x = 751,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,297.82/947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.73

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