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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,305.18 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,305.18 and 665.94 is: 918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,305.18 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,305.18 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,305.18 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 869,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,171.57/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.59

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