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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,303.46 and 709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,303.46 and 709.66 is: 977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,303.46 = 709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,303.46 = 709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,303.46 × 709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 925,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,008.39/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.73

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