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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.64, 1,306.96 and 632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.64, 1,306.96 and 632.16 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.64 : 1,306.96 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.64/1,306.96 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.64x = 1,306.96 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.64x = 826,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,207.83/946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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