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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.24, 1,420.35 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.24, 1,420.35 and 535.78 is: 804.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.24 : 1,420.35 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.24/1,420.35 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.24x = 1,420.35 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.24x = 760,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,995.12/946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.23

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