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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.79, 1,421.71 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.79, 1,421.71 and 362.72 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.79 : 1,421.71 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.79/1,421.71 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.79x = 1,421.71 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.79x = 515,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,675.54/947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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