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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,420.27 and 639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,420.27 and 639.27 is: 959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,420.27 = 639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,420.27 = 639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,420.27 × 639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 907,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,936.00/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.70

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