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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.20, 1,419.36 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.20, 1,419.36 and 604.48 is: 905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.20 : 1,419.36 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.20/1,419.36 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.20x = 1,419.36 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.20x = 857,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,974.73/947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.80

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