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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,419.52 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,419.52 and 513.20 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,419.52 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,419.52 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,419.52 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 728,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,497.66/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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