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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,420.32 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,420.32 and 560.96 is: 841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,420.32 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,420.32 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,420.32 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 796,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,742.71/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.44

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