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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,417.78 and 580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,417.78 and 580.12 is: 869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,417.78 = 580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,417.78 = 580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,417.78 × 580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 822,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,482.53/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.06

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