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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,305.09 and 693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,305.09 and 693.73 is: 956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,305.09 = 693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,305.09 = 693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,305.09 × 693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 905,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,380.09/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.45

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