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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.44, 1,306.06 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.44, 1,306.06 and 526.77 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.44 : 1,306.06 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.44/1,306.06 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.44x = 1,306.06 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.44x = 687,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,993.23/946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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