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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.51, 1,305.59 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.51, 1,305.59 and 553.25 is: 763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.51 : 1,305.59 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.51/1,305.59 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.51x = 1,305.59 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.51x = 722,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,318.17/946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.14

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