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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.15, 1,419.68 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.15, 1,419.68 and 484.26 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.15 : 1,419.68 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.15/1,419.68 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.15x = 1,419.68 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.15x = 687,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,491.82/947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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