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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,420.13 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,420.13 and 557.20 is: 835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,420.13 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,420.13 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,420.13 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 791,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,299.60/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.51

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