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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,308.19 and 575.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,308.19 and 575.00 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,308.19 = 575.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,308.19 = 575.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,308.19 × 575.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 752,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,202.71/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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