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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.81, 1,420.67 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.81, 1,420.67 and 400.37 is: 600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.81 : 1,420.67 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.81/1,420.67 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.81x = 1,420.67 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.81x = 568,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,791.65/947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.11

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