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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.50, 1,421.24 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.50, 1,421.24 and 560.20 is: 840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.50 : 1,421.24 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.50/1,421.24 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.50x = 1,421.24 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.50x = 796,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,178.65/947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.29

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