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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.77, 1,421.64 and 399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.77, 1,421.64 and 399.59 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.77 : 1,421.64 = 399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.77/1,421.64 = 399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.77x = 1,421.64 × 399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.77x = 568,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,071.35/947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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