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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.25, 1,305.45 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.25, 1,305.45 and 698.16 is: 963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.25 : 1,305.45 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.25/1,305.45 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.25x = 1,305.45 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.25x = 911,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,406.44/946.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.18

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