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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.98, 1,420.92 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.98, 1,420.92 and 654.48 is: 982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.98 : 1,420.92 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.98/1,420.92 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.98x = 1,420.92 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.98x = 929,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,963.72/946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.03

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