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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,306.60 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,306.60 and 573.60 is: 791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,306.60 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,306.60 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,306.60 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 749,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,465.76/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.74

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