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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,421.44 and 582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,421.44 and 582.51 is: 873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,421.44 = 582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,421.44 = 582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,421.44 × 582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 828,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,003.01/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.73

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