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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,420.01 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,420.01 and 391.27 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.56 : 1,420.01 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.56/1,420.01 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.56x = 1,420.01 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.56x = 555,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,607.31/946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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