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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.32, 1,307.58 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.32, 1,307.58 and 683.88 is: 944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.32 : 1,307.58 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.32/1,307.58 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.32x = 1,307.58 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.32x = 894,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,227.81/946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.95

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