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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,420.83 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,420.83 and 370.52 is: 555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,420.83 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,420.83 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,420.83 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 526,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,445.93/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.45

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