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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.15, 1,420.38 and 580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.15, 1,420.38 and 580.83 is: 871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.15 : 1,420.38 = 580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.15/1,420.38 = 580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.15x = 1,420.38 × 580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.15x = 824,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,999.32/947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.04

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