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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.40, 1,421.67 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.40, 1,421.67 and 399.56 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.40 : 1,421.67 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.40/1,421.67 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.40x = 1,421.67 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.40x = 568,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,035.36/947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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