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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,420.79 and 399.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,420.79 and 399.77 is: 599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,420.79 = 399.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,420.79 = 399.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,420.79 × 399.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 567,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,989.22/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.66

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