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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,419.45 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,419.45 and 512.67 is: 769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,419.45 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,419.45 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,419.45 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 727,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,709.43/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.23

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