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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,422.88 and 485.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,422.88 and 485.81 is: 729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,422.88 = 485.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,422.88 = 485.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,422.88 × 485.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 691,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,246.34/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.39

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