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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.92, 1,423.43 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.92, 1,423.43 and 585.02 is: 878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.92 : 1,423.43 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.92/1,423.43 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.92x = 1,423.43 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.92x = 832,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,730.00/947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.48

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