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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.16, 1,305.77 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.16, 1,305.77 and 573.15 is: 790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.16 : 1,305.77 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.16/1,305.77 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.16x = 1,305.77 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.16x = 748,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,402.08/946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.99

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