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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,308.24 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,308.24 and 616.32 is: 850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,308.24 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,308.24 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,308.24 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 806,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,294.48/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.63

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