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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.41, 1,419.27 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.41, 1,419.27 and 535.30 is: 801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.41 : 1,419.27 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.41/1,419.27 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.41x = 1,419.27 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.41x = 759,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,735.23/947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.91

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