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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.07, 1,305.37 and 552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.07, 1,305.37 and 552.91 is: 762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.07 : 1,305.37 = 552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.07/1,305.37 = 552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.07x = 1,305.37 × 552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.07x = 721,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,750.74/946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.90

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