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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.53, 1,422.62 and 485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.53, 1,422.62 and 485.63 is: 729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.53 : 1,422.62 = 485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.53/1,422.62 = 485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.53x = 1,422.62 × 485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.53x = 690,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,864.57/947.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.12

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