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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.17, 1,420.80 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.17, 1,420.80 and 508.24 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.17 : 1,420.80 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.17/1,420.80 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.17x = 1,420.80 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.17x = 722,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,107.39/947.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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