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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.13, 1,305.65 and 532.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.13, 1,305.65 and 532.13 is: 734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.13 : 1,305.65 = 532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.13/1,305.65 = 532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.13x = 1,305.65 × 532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.13x = 694,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,770.34/946.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.33

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