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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.31, 1,421.34 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.31, 1,421.34 and 508.56 is: 763.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.31 : 1,421.34 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.31/1,421.34 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.31x = 1,421.34 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.31x = 722,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,836.67/947.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.04

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