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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,417.86 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,417.86 and 507.42 is: 759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,417.86 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,417.86 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,417.86 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 719,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,450.52/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.50

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