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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.97, 1,308.87 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.97, 1,308.87 and 594 is: 820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.97 : 1,308.87 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.97/1,308.87 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.97x = 1,308.87 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.97x = 777,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,468.78/947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.14

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