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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.62, 1,418.40 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.62, 1,418.40 and 534.53 is: 800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.62 : 1,418.40 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.62/1,418.40 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.62x = 1,418.40 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.62x = 758,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,177.35/946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.93

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