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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.21, 1,305.41 and 698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.21, 1,305.41 and 698.12 is: 963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.21 : 1,305.41 = 698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.21/1,305.41 = 698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.21x = 1,305.41 × 698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.21x = 911,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,335.22/946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.14

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