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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,420.56 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,420.56 and 515.20 is: 772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,420.56 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,420.56 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,420.56 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 731,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,872.51/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.28

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