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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,305.72 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,305.72 and 553.26 is: 763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,305.72 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,305.72 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,305.72 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 722,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,402.65/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.39

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