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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.38, 1,304.52 and 749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.38, 1,304.52 and 749.52 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.38 : 1,304.52 = 749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.38/1,304.52 = 749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.38x = 1,304.52 × 749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.38x = 977,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,763.83/946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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