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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.34, 1,306.04 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.34, 1,306.04 and 526.83 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.34 : 1,306.04 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.34/1,306.04 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.34x = 1,306.04 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.34x = 688,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,058.42/946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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