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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.21, 1,421.12 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.21, 1,421.12 and 399.54 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.21 : 1,421.12 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.21/1,421.12 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.21x = 1,421.12 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.21x = 567,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,794.28/947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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