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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.78, 1,421.54 and 536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.78, 1,421.54 and 536.74 is: 805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.78 : 1,421.54 = 536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.78/1,421.54 = 536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.78x = 1,421.54 × 536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.78x = 762,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,997.38/946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.89

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