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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.75, 1,307.85 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.75, 1,307.85 and 574.53 is: 792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.75 : 1,307.85 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.75/1,307.85 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.75x = 1,307.85 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.75x = 751,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,399.06/947.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.83

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