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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,305.42 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,305.42 and 573.30 is: 790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,305.42 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,305.42 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,305.42 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 748,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,397.29/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.95

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