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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.57, 1,306.86 and 611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.57, 1,306.86 and 611.05 is: 843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.57 : 1,306.86 = 611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.57/1,306.86 = 611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.57x = 1,306.86 × 611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.57x = 798,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,556.80/946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.63

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