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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.72, 1,421.84 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.72, 1,421.84 and 289.56 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.72 : 1,421.84 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.72/1,421.84 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.72x = 1,421.84 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.72x = 411,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,706.54/947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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