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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,420.42 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,420.42 and 536.76 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,420.42 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,420.42 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,420.42 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 762,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,424.64/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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