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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.29, 1,420.93 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.29, 1,420.93 and 391.99 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.29 : 1,420.93 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.29/1,420.93 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.29x = 1,420.93 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.29x = 556,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,983.25/947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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