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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.45, 1,413.84 and 684.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.45, 1,413.84 and 684.21 is: 1,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.45 : 1,413.84 = 684.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.45/1,413.84 = 684.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.45x = 1,413.84 × 684.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.45x = 967,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,363.47/946.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.10

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