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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.61, 1,415.81 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.61, 1,415.81 and 555.68 is: 831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.61 : 1,415.81 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.61/1,415.81 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.61x = 1,415.81 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.61x = 786,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,734.52/946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.11

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