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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,417.88 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,417.88 and 534.39 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,417.88 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,417.88 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,417.88 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 757,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,700.89/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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