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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,305.60 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,305.60 and 526.44 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,305.60 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,305.60 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,305.60 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 687,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,320.06/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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