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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.64, 1,306.02 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.64, 1,306.02 and 597.32 is: 824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.64 : 1,306.02 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.64/1,306.02 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.64x = 1,306.02 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.64x = 780,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,111.87/946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.09

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