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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,422.08 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,422.08 and 536.20 is: 805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,422.08 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,422.08 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,422.08 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 762,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,519.30/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.06

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