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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,306.22 and 526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,306.22 and 526.85 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.56 : 1,306.22 = 526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.56/1,306.22 = 526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.56x = 1,306.22 × 526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.56x = 688,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,172.84/946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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