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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,400.82 and 646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,400.82 and 646.06 is: 968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,400.82 = 646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,400.82 = 646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,400.82 × 646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 905,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,013.77/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.53

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