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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,306.73 and 727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,306.73 and 727.65 is: 1,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,306.73 = 727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,306.73 = 727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,306.73 × 727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 950,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,838.45/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.06

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