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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,421.04 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,421.04 and 399.78 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,421.04 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,421.04 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,421.04 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 568,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,103.37/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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