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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.86, 1,417.68 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.86, 1,417.68 and 556.93 is: 832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.86 : 1,417.68 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.86/1,417.68 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.86x = 1,417.68 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.86x = 789,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,548.52/947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.98

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