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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,421.04 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,421.04 and 551.92 is: 828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,421.04 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,421.04 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,421.04 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 784,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,300.40/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.12

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