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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.84, 1,422.02 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.84, 1,422.02 and 667.58 is: 1,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.84 : 1,422.02 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.84/1,422.02 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.84x = 1,422.02 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.84x = 949,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,306.67/947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.55

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