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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.62, 1,306.14 and 615.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.62, 1,306.14 and 615.03 is: 848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.62 : 1,306.14 = 615.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.62/1,306.14 = 615.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.62x = 1,306.14 × 615.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.62x = 803,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,315.28/946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.61

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