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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.00, 1,419.80 and 637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.00, 1,419.80 and 637.99 is: 956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.00 : 1,419.80 = 637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.00/1,419.80 = 637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.00x = 1,419.80 × 637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.00x = 905,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,811.46/947.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.50

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