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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.75, 1,421.18 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.75, 1,421.18 and 399.63 is: 599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.75 : 1,421.18 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.75/1,421.18 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.75x = 1,421.18 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.75x = 567,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,944.17/947.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.26

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