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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,418.13 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,418.13 and 535.68 is: 802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,418.13 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,418.13 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,418.13 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 759,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,663.88/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.04

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