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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.83, 1,421.33 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.83, 1,421.33 and 577.20 is: 866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.83 : 1,421.33 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.83/1,421.33 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.83x = 1,421.33 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.83x = 820,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,388.79/946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.46

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