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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,420.50 and 508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,420.50 and 508.17 is: 762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,420.50 = 508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,420.50 = 508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,420.50 × 508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 721,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,855.49/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.10

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