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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,419.82 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,419.82 and 534.44 is: 801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,419.82 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,419.82 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,419.82 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 758,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,808.60/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.61

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