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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946, 1,306.56 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946, 1,306.56 and 634.96 is: 876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946 : 1,306.56 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946/1,306.56 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946x = 1,306.56 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946x = 829,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,613.34/946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.97

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