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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.40, 1,421.10 and 655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.40, 1,421.10 and 655.80 is: 983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.40 : 1,421.10 = 655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.40/1,421.10 = 655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.40x = 1,421.10 × 655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.40x = 931,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,957.38/947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.70

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