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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.90, 1,419.93 and 536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.90, 1,419.93 and 536.17 is: 803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.90 : 1,419.93 = 536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.90/1,419.93 = 536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.90x = 1,419.93 × 536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.90x = 761,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,322.98/947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.17

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