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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.61, 1,306.30 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.61, 1,306.30 and 548.25 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.61 : 1,306.30 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.61/1,306.30 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.61x = 1,306.30 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.61x = 716,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,178.98/946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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