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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,305.62 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,305.62 and 553.04 is: 763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,305.62 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,305.62 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,305.62 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 722,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,060.58/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.20

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