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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,420.38 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,420.38 and 581.64 is: 871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,420.38 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,420.38 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,420.38 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 826,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,149.82/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.80

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