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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.43, 1,306.10 and 573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.43, 1,306.10 and 573.33 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.43 : 1,306.10 = 573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.43/1,306.10 = 573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.43x = 1,306.10 × 573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.43x = 748,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,823.45/946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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