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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.72, 1,421.52 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.72, 1,421.52 and 539.36 is: 809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.72 : 1,421.52 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.72/1,421.52 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.72x = 1,421.52 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.72x = 766,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,711.03/947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.01

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