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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.12, 1,417.44 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.12, 1,417.44 and 653.64 is: 979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.12 : 1,417.44 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.12/1,417.44 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.12x = 1,417.44 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.12x = 926,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,495.48/946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.26

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