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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,304.70 and 713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,304.70 and 713.28 is: 983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.56 : 1,304.70 = 713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.56/1,304.70 = 713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.56x = 1,304.70 × 713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.56x = 930,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,616.42/946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.16

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