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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.89, 1,420.73 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.89, 1,420.73 and 428.15 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.89 : 1,420.73 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.89/1,420.73 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.89x = 1,420.73 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.89x = 608,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,283.41/947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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