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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,421.89 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,421.89 and 289.71 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,421.89 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,421.89 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,421.89 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 411,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,935.75/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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