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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,421.42 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,421.42 and 399.33 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,421.42 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,421.42 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,421.42 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 567,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,613.65/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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