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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.07, 1,305.75 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.07, 1,305.75 and 532.07 is: 734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.07 : 1,305.75 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.07/1,305.75 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.07x = 1,305.75 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.07x = 694,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,741.21/946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.35

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