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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.93, 1,419.79 and 653.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.93, 1,419.79 and 653.61 is: 980.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.93 : 1,419.79 = 653.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.93/1,419.79 = 653.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.93x = 1,419.79 × 653.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.93x = 927,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,988.94/946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.00

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