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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.87, 1,419.91 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.87, 1,419.91 and 557.64 is: 836.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.87 : 1,419.91 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.87/1,419.91 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.87x = 1,419.91 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.87x = 791,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,797.22/946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.23

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