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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,303.71 and 709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,303.71 and 709.84 is: 977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,303.71 = 709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,303.71 = 709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,303.71 × 709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 925,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,425.51/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.98

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