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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.36, 1,421.94 and 514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.36, 1,421.94 and 514.82 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.36 : 1,421.94 = 514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.36/1,421.94 = 514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.36x = 1,421.94 × 514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.36x = 732,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,043.15/947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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