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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.71, 1,420.20 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.71, 1,420.20 and 513.90 is: 770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.71 : 1,420.20 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.71/1,420.20 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.71x = 1,420.20 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.71x = 729,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,840.78/946.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.92

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