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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.09, 1,419.99 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.09, 1,419.99 and 484.49 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.09 : 1,419.99 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.09/1,419.99 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.09x = 1,419.99 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.09x = 687,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,974.51/947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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