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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.18, 1,421.51 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.18, 1,421.51 and 656.72 is: 985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.18 : 1,421.51 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.18/1,421.51 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.18x = 1,421.51 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.18x = 933,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,528.99/947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.59

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