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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.17, 1,305.18 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.17, 1,305.18 and 573.03 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.17 : 1,305.18 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.17/1,305.18 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.17x = 1,305.18 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.17x = 747,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,907.30/946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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