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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.37, 1,421.25 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.37, 1,421.25 and 399.56 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.37 : 1,421.25 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.37/1,421.25 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.37x = 1,421.25 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.37x = 567,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,868.29/947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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