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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,419.18 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,419.18 and 658.12 is: 986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,419.18 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,419.18 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,419.18 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 933,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,990.74/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.01

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