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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,423.04 and 537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,423.04 and 537.74 is: 807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,423.04 = 537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,423.04 = 537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,423.04 × 537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 765,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,225.53/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.39

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