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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,305.61 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,305.61 and 526.46 is: 726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,305.61 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,305.61 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,305.61 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 687,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,342.28/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.50

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