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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,422.42 and 715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,422.42 and 715.76 is: 1,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,422.42 = 715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,422.42 = 715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,422.42 × 715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 1,018,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,114.90/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.33

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