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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,420.76 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,420.76 and 536.13 is: 803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,420.76 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,420.76 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,420.76 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 761,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,709.38/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.59

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