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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.83, 1,417.87 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.83, 1,417.87 and 599.12 is: 897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.83 : 1,417.87 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.83/1,417.87 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.83x = 1,417.87 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.83x = 849,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,474.27/946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.18

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