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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,423.17 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,423.17 and 583.38 is: 875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,423.17 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,423.17 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,423.17 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 830,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,248.91/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.90

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