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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.89, 1,421.55 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.89, 1,421.55 and 400.06 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.89 : 1,421.55 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.89/1,421.55 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.89x = 1,421.55 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.89x = 568,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,705.29/947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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