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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,422.22 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,422.22 and 803.96 is: 1,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,422.22 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,422.22 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,422.22 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 1,143,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,407.99/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.97

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