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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.11, 1,415.05 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.11, 1,415.05 and 555.18 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.11 : 1,415.05 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.11/1,415.05 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.11x = 1,415.05 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.11x = 785,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,607.46/946.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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