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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.73, 1,422.36 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.73, 1,422.36 and 400.29 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.73 : 1,422.36 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.73/1,422.36 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.73x = 1,422.36 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.73x = 569,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,359.15/947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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