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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,305.34 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,305.34 and 526.36 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,305.34 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,305.34 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,305.34 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 687,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,078.76/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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