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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,419.22 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,419.22 and 577.09 is: 864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,419.22 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,419.22 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,419.22 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 819,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,020.17/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.69

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