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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,421.94 and 427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,421.94 and 427.38 is: 641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,421.94 = 427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,421.94 = 427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,421.94 × 427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 607,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,708.72/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.08

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