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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.03, 1,305.50 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.03, 1,305.50 and 526.39 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.03 : 1,305.50 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.03/1,305.50 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.03x = 1,305.50 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.03x = 687,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,202.15/946.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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