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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,417.56 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,417.56 and 636.75 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,417.56 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,417.56 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,417.56 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 902,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,631.33/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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