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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.62, 1,305.97 and 698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.62, 1,305.97 and 698.54 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.62 : 1,305.97 = 698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.62/1,305.97 = 698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.62x = 1,305.97 × 698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.62x = 912,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,262.26/946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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