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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,420.40 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,420.40 and 536.76 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,420.40 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,420.40 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,420.40 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 762,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,413.90/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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