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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.80, 1,417.68 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.80, 1,417.68 and 511.92 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.80 : 1,417.68 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.80/1,417.68 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.80x = 1,417.68 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.80x = 725,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,738.75/946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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