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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.22, 1,420.38 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.22, 1,420.38 and 485.16 is: 727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.22 : 1,420.38 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.22/1,420.38 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.22x = 1,420.38 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.22x = 689,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,111.56/947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.51

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