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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.39, 1,421.08 and 756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.39, 1,421.08 and 756.23 is: 1,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.39 : 1,421.08 = 756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.39/1,421.08 = 756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.39x = 1,421.08 × 756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.39x = 1,074,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,654.33/947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.34

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