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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,305.57 and 553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,305.57 and 553.11 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,305.57 = 553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,305.57 = 553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,305.57 × 553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 722,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,121.06/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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