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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,417.14 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,417.14 and 555.42 is: 831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,417.14 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,417.14 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,417.14 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 787,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,107.90/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.81

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