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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,422.48 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,422.48 and 515.16 is: 773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,422.48 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,422.48 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,422.48 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 732,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,804.80/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.05

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