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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.98, 1,421.73 and 400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.98, 1,421.73 and 400.57 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.98 : 1,421.73 = 400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.98/1,421.73 = 400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.98x = 1,421.73 × 400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.98x = 569,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,502.39/947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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