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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.35, 1,306.61 and 724.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.35, 1,306.61 and 724.91 is: 1,000.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.35 : 1,306.61 = 724.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.35/1,306.61 = 724.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.35x = 1,306.61 × 724.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.35x = 947,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,164.50/946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.86

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