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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.73, 1,421.99 and 420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.73, 1,421.99 and 420.37 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.73 : 1,421.99 = 420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.73/1,421.99 = 420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.73x = 1,421.99 × 420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.73x = 597,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,759.43/947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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