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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.21, 1,416.27 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.21, 1,416.27 and 506.36 is: 757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.21 : 1,416.27 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.21/1,416.27 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.21x = 1,416.27 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.21x = 717,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,142.48/946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.91

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