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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,418.92 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,418.92 and 600.72 is: 900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,418.92 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,418.92 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,418.92 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 852,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,373.62/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.08

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