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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.39, 1,421.48 and 399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.39, 1,421.48 and 399.69 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.39 : 1,421.48 = 399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.39/1,421.48 = 399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.39x = 1,421.48 × 399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.39x = 568,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,152.34/947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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