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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,307.14 and 651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,307.14 and 651.06 is: 899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,307.14 = 651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,307.14 = 651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,307.14 × 651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 851,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,024.94/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.31

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