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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.09, 1,305.40 and 573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.09, 1,305.40 and 573.07 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.09 : 1,305.40 = 573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.09/1,305.40 = 573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.09x = 1,305.40 × 573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.09x = 748,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,085.58/946.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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