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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.26, 1,421.30 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.26, 1,421.30 and 399.57 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.26 : 1,421.30 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.26/1,421.30 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.26x = 1,421.30 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.26x = 567,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,908.84/947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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