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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.92, 1,308.04 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.92, 1,308.04 and 533.92 is: 736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.92 : 1,308.04 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.92/1,308.04 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.92x = 1,308.04 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.92x = 698,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,388.72/947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.76

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