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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.52, 1,306.10 and 553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.52, 1,306.10 and 553.54 is: 763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.52 : 1,306.10 = 553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.52/1,306.10 = 553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.52x = 1,306.10 × 553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.52x = 722,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,969.30/946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.82

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