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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.13, 1,421.58 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.13, 1,421.58 and 485.24 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.13 : 1,421.58 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.13/1,421.58 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.13x = 1,421.58 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.13x = 689,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,805.05/947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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