Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.91, 1,421.48 and 558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 947.91, 1,421.48 and 558 is: 836.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947.91 : 1,421.48 = 558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947.91/1,421.48 = 558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947.91x = 1,421.48 × 558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947.91x = 793,183.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 793,183.05/947.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836.77
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