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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,419.81 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,419.81 and 621.73 is: 932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,419.81 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,419.81 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,419.81 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 882,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,738.47/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.06

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