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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,304.10 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,304.10 and 679.59 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,304.10 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,304.10 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,304.10 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 886,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,253.32/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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