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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.83, 1,421.75 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.83, 1,421.75 and 400 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.83 : 1,421.75 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.83/1,421.75 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.83x = 1,421.75 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.83x = 568,700
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,700/947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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