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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.48, 1,420.08 and 657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.48, 1,420.08 and 657.76 is: 986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.48 : 1,420.08 = 657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.48/1,420.08 = 657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.48x = 1,420.08 × 657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.48x = 934,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,071.82/946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.89

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