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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.23, 1,419.35 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.23, 1,419.35 and 535.39 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.23 : 1,419.35 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.23/1,419.35 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.23x = 1,419.35 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.23x = 759,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,905.80/946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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