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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.53, 1,306.18 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.53, 1,306.18 and 526.89 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.53 : 1,306.18 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.53/1,306.18 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.53x = 1,306.18 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.53x = 688,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,213.18/946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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