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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,305.08 and 596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,305.08 and 596.18 is: 822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,305.08 = 596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,305.08 = 596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,305.08 × 596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 778,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,062.59/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.39

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