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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,306.02 and 526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,306.02 and 526.75 is: 726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,306.02 = 526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,306.02 = 526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,306.02 × 526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 687,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,946.04/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.91

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