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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.59, 1,421.73 and 485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.59, 1,421.73 and 485.49 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.59 : 1,421.73 = 485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.59/1,421.73 = 485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.59x = 1,421.73 × 485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.59x = 690,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,235.70/947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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