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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.11, 1,417.72 and 636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.11, 1,417.72 and 636.82 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.11 : 1,417.72 = 636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.11/1,417.72 = 636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.11x = 1,417.72 × 636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.11x = 902,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,832.45/946.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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