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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.09, 1,420.64 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.09, 1,420.64 and 391.67 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.09 : 1,420.64 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.09/1,420.64 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.09x = 1,420.64 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.09x = 556,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,419.80/947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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