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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.35, 1,420.83 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.35, 1,420.83 and 537.28 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.35 : 1,420.83 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.35/1,420.83 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.35x = 1,420.83 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.35x = 763,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,383.54/947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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