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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.73, 1,420.17 and 638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.73, 1,420.17 and 638.46 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.73 : 1,420.17 = 638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.73/1,420.17 = 638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.73x = 1,420.17 × 638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.73x = 906,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,721.74/947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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