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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,305.31 and 552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,305.31 and 552.97 is: 762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,305.31 = 552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,305.31 = 552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,305.31 × 552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 721,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,791.21/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.98

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