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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.79, 1,308.04 and 575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.79, 1,308.04 and 575.03 is: 793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.79 : 1,308.04 = 575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.79/1,308.04 = 575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.79x = 1,308.04 × 575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.79x = 752,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,162.24/947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.60

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