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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,305.82 and 631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,305.82 and 631.77 is: 872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,305.82 = 631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,305.82 = 631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,305.82 × 631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 824,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,977.90/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.02

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