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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.54, 1,306.37 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.54, 1,306.37 and 573.58 is: 791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.54 : 1,306.37 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.54/1,306.37 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.54x = 1,306.37 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.54x = 749,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,307.70/946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.63

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