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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,421.58 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,421.58 and 508.77 is: 763.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,421.58 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,421.58 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,421.58 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 723,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,257.26/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.61

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