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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,305.51 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,305.51 and 553.02 is: 763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,305.51 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,305.51 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,305.51 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 721,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,973.14/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.17

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