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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,419.93 and 534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,419.93 and 534.94 is: 802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,419.93 = 534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,419.93 = 534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,419.93 × 534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 759,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,573.80/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.75

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