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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.28, 1,305.77 and 697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.28, 1,305.77 and 697.73 is: 962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.28 : 1,305.77 = 697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.28/1,305.77 = 697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.28x = 1,305.77 × 697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.28x = 911,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,078.28/946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.80

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