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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.27, 1,305.76 and 547.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.27, 1,305.76 and 547.87 is: 756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.27 : 1,305.76 = 547.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.27/1,305.76 = 547.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.27x = 1,305.76 × 547.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.27x = 715,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,377.46/946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.00

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