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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.23, 1,420.85 and 536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.23, 1,420.85 and 536.39 is: 804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.23 : 1,420.85 = 536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.23/1,420.85 = 536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.23x = 1,420.85 × 536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.23x = 762,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,129.73/947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.59

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