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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,308.29 and 615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,308.29 and 615.73 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,308.29 = 615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,308.29 = 615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,308.29 × 615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 805,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,553.40/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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