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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.27, 1,305.07 and 725.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.27, 1,305.07 and 725.75 is: 1,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.27 : 1,305.07 = 725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.27/1,305.07 = 725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.27x = 1,305.07 × 725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.27x = 947,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,154.55/946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.93

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