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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.53, 1,419.35 and 524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.53, 1,419.35 and 524.09 is: 785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.53 : 1,419.35 = 524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.53/1,419.35 = 524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.53x = 1,419.35 × 524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.53x = 743,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,870.69/946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.89

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