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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,415.90 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,415.90 and 579.08 is: 866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,415.90 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,415.90 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,415.90 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 819,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,919.37/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.70

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