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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,305.82 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,305.82 and 547.97 is: 756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,305.82 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,305.82 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,305.82 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 715,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,554.13/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.19

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