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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.97, 1,306.80 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.97, 1,306.80 and 653.94 is: 901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.97 : 1,306.80 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.97/1,306.80 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.97x = 1,306.80 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.97x = 854,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,568.79/947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.47

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