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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,415.91 and 528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,415.91 and 528.91 is: 791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,415.91 = 528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,415.91 = 528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,415.91 × 528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 748,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,888.96/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.60

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