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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.26, 1,420.63 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.26, 1,420.63 and 399.12 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.26 : 1,420.63 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.26/1,420.63 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.26x = 1,420.63 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.26x = 567,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,001.85/947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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