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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,306.80 and 652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,306.80 and 652.64 is: 901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,306.80 = 652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,306.80 = 652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,306.80 × 652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 852,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,869.95/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.17

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