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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.04, 1,305.59 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.04, 1,305.59 and 547.72 is: 755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.04 : 1,305.59 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.04/1,305.59 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.04x = 1,305.59 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.04x = 715,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,091.75/946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.88

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