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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,421.22 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,421.22 and 514.20 is: 771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,421.22 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,421.22 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,421.22 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 730,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,791.32/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.46

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