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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,421.44 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,421.44 and 558.15 is: 837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,421.44 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,421.44 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,421.44 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 793,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,375.34/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.26

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