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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.96, 1,422.67 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.96, 1,422.67 and 557.96 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.96 : 1,422.67 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.96/1,422.67 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.96x = 1,422.67 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.96x = 793,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,792.95/946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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