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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,308.28 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,308.28 and 575.04 is: 793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,308.28 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,308.28 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,308.28 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 752,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,313.33/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.63

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