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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.79, 1,420.36 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.79, 1,420.36 and 362.18 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.79 : 1,420.36 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.79/1,420.36 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.79x = 1,420.36 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.79x = 514,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,425.98/947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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