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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.29, 1,421.13 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.29, 1,421.13 and 399.15 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.29 : 1,421.13 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.29/1,421.13 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.29x = 1,421.13 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.29x = 567,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,244.04/947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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