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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,421.22 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,421.22 and 514.40 is: 772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,421.22 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,421.22 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,421.22 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 731,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,075.57/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.48

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