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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.95, 1,421.91 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.95, 1,421.91 and 289.82 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.95 : 1,421.91 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.95/1,421.91 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.95x = 1,421.91 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.95x = 412,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,097.96/947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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