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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.33, 1,421.18 and 399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.33, 1,421.18 and 399.51 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.33 : 1,421.18 = 399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.33/1,421.18 = 399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.33x = 1,421.18 × 399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.33x = 567,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,769.79/947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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