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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,420.74 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,420.74 and 514.44 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,420.74 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,420.74 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,420.74 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 730,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,885.49/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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