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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.65, 1,421.07 and 558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.65, 1,421.07 and 558.43 is: 837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.65 : 1,421.07 = 558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.65/1,421.07 = 558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.65x = 1,421.07 × 558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.65x = 793,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,569.52/947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.41

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