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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.33, 1,418.63 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.33, 1,418.63 and 599.62 is: 897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.33 : 1,418.63 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.33/1,418.63 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.33x = 1,418.63 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.33x = 850,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,632.38/947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.92

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