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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,422.27 and 400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,422.27 and 400.05 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,422.27 = 400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,422.27 = 400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,422.27 × 400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 568,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,979.11/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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