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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,417.20 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,417.20 and 528.64 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,417.20 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,417.20 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,417.20 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 749,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,188.61/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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