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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.24, 1,418.40 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.24, 1,418.40 and 534.88 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.24 : 1,418.40 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.24/1,418.40 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.24x = 1,418.40 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.24x = 758,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,673.79/946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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