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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,305.41 and 547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,305.41 and 547.58 is: 755.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,305.41 = 547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,305.41 = 547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,305.41 × 547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 714,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,807.14/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.56

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