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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,419.90 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,419.90 and 399.76 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,419.90 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,419.90 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,419.90 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 567,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,619.22/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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