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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,418.28 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,418.28 and 560.50 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,418.28 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,418.28 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,418.28 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 794,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,945.94/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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