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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.05, 1,417.41 and 529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.05, 1,417.41 and 529.91 is: 793.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.05 : 1,417.41 = 529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.05/1,417.41 = 529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.05x = 1,417.41 × 529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.05x = 751,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,099.73/947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.09

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