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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.41, 1,421.11 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.41, 1,421.11 and 398.84 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.41 : 1,421.11 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.41/1,421.11 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.41x = 1,421.11 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.41x = 566,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,787.41/947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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