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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,421.09 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,421.09 and 399.90 is: 599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,421.09 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,421.09 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,421.09 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 568,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,291.89/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.94

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