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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.44, 1,420.71 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.44, 1,420.71 and 508.62 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.44 : 1,420.71 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.44/1,420.71 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.44x = 1,420.71 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.44x = 722,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,601.52/947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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