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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.42, 1,420.22 and 582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.42, 1,420.22 and 582.31 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.42 : 1,420.22 = 582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.42/1,420.22 = 582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.42x = 1,420.22 × 582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.42x = 827,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,005.40/947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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