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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,305.77 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,305.77 and 526.59 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,305.77 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,305.77 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,305.77 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 687,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,605.42/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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