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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.77, 1,308.01 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.77, 1,308.01 and 574.84 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.77 : 1,308.01 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.77/1,308.01 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.77x = 1,308.01 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.77x = 751,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,896.47/947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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