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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.64, 1,304.52 and 771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.64, 1,304.52 and 771.68 is: 1,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.64 : 1,304.52 = 771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.64/1,304.52 = 771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.64x = 1,304.52 × 771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.64x = 1,006,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,671.99/946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.42

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