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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,420.71 and 483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,420.71 and 483.58 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,420.71 = 483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,420.71 = 483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,420.71 × 483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 687,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,026.94/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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