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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,305.55 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,305.55 and 526.44 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,305.55 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,305.55 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,305.55 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 687,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,293.74/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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