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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,306.80 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,306.80 and 725.76 is: 1,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,306.80 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,306.80 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,306.80 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 948,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,423.17/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.48

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