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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,305.04 and 884.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,305.04 and 884.58 is: 1,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,305.04 = 884.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,305.04 = 884.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,305.04 × 884.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 1,154,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,412.28/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.23

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