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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.87, 1,422 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.87, 1,422 and 400.06 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.87 : 1,422 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.87/1,422 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.87x = 1,422 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.87x = 568,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,878.21/947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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