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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.42, 1,418.52 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.42, 1,418.52 and 770.70 is: 1,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.42 : 1,418.52 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.42/1,418.52 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.42x = 1,418.52 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.42x = 1,093,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,253.36/947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.93

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