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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.38, 1,421.04 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.38, 1,421.04 and 289.25 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.38 : 1,421.04 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.38/1,421.04 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.38x = 1,421.04 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.38x = 411,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,034.37/947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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