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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.36, 1,305.61 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.36, 1,305.61 and 573.09 is: 790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.36 : 1,305.61 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.36/1,305.61 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.36x = 1,305.61 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.36x = 748,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,232.03/946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.64

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