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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.39, 1,305.94 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.39, 1,305.94 and 547.97 is: 756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.39 : 1,305.94 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.39/1,305.94 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.39x = 1,305.94 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.39x = 715,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,615.94/946.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.15

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