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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.43, 1,419.39 and 654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.43, 1,419.39 and 654.59 is: 980.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.43 : 1,419.39 = 654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.43/1,419.39 = 654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.43x = 1,419.39 × 654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.43x = 929,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,118.50/947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.67

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