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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,419.81 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,419.81 and 581.64 is: 871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,419.81 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,419.81 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,419.81 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 825,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,818.29/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.17

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