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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,305.92 and 532.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,305.92 and 532.31 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,305.92 = 532.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,305.92 = 532.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,305.92 × 532.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 695,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,154.88/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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