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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.30, 1,305.87 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.30, 1,305.87 and 547.93 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.30 : 1,305.87 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.30/1,305.87 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.30x = 1,305.87 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.30x = 715,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,528.01/946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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