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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,418.99 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,418.99 and 599.86 is: 898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,418.99 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,418.99 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,418.99 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 851,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,195.34/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.28

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