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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.01, 1,419.42 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.01, 1,419.42 and 657.92 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.01 : 1,419.42 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.01/1,419.42 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.01x = 1,419.42 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.01x = 933,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,864.81/946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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