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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.36, 1,305.94 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.36, 1,305.94 and 526.70 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.36 : 1,305.94 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.36/1,305.94 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.36x = 1,305.94 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.36x = 687,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,838.60/946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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