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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.06, 1,421.34 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.06, 1,421.34 and 399.62 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.06 : 1,421.34 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.06/1,421.34 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.06x = 1,421.34 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.06x = 567,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,995.89/947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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