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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,416.36 and 672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,416.36 and 672.98 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,416.36 = 672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,416.36 = 672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,416.36 × 672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 953,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,181.95/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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