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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.19, 1,305.54 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.19, 1,305.54 and 553.04 is: 763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.19 : 1,305.54 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.19/1,305.54 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.19x = 1,305.54 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.19x = 722,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,009.31/946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.07

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