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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,420.86 and 371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,420.86 and 371.06 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,420.86 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,420.86 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,420.86 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 527,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,224.31/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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