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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,307.88 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,307.88 and 685.44 is: 945.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,307.88 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,307.88 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,307.88 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 896,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,473.27/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.77

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