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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.18, 1,305.61 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.18, 1,305.61 and 526.43 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.18 : 1,305.61 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.18/1,305.61 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.18x = 1,305.61 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.18x = 687,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,312.27/946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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