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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,418.95 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,418.95 and 536.19 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,418.95 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,418.95 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,418.95 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 760,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,822.15/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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