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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.45, 1,422.50 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.45, 1,422.50 and 485.56 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.45 : 1,422.50 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.45/1,422.50 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.45x = 1,422.50 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.45x = 690,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,709.42/947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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