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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,421.42 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,421.42 and 485.55 is: 728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,421.42 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,421.42 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,421.42 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 690,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,168.05/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.39

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