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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,420.20 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,420.20 and 507.87 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,420.20 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,420.20 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,420.20 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 721,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,276.97/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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