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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.68, 1,418.79 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.68, 1,418.79 and 530.20 is: 794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.68 : 1,418.79 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.68/1,418.79 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.68x = 1,418.79 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.68x = 752,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,238.24/946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.61

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