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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.95, 1,422.79 and 486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.95, 1,422.79 and 486.05 is: 729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.95 : 1,422.79 = 486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.95/1,422.79 = 486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.95x = 1,422.79 × 486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.95x = 691,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,547.08/947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.52

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