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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,419.13 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,419.13 and 535.27 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,419.13 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,419.13 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,419.13 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 759,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,617.72/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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