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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.55, 1,306.51 and 632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.55, 1,306.51 and 632.27 is: 872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.55 : 1,306.51 = 632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.55/1,306.51 = 632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.55x = 1,306.51 × 632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.55x = 826,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,067.08/946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.71

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