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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.91, 1,421.01 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.91, 1,421.01 and 400.14 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.91 : 1,421.01 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.91/1,421.01 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.91x = 1,421.01 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.91x = 568,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,602.94/947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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