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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.76, 1,306.50 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.76, 1,306.50 and 667.08 is: 919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.76 : 1,306.50 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.76/1,306.50 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.76x = 1,306.50 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.76x = 871,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,540.02/947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.58

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