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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.65, 1,306.42 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.65, 1,306.42 and 527.02 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.65 : 1,306.42 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.65/1,306.42 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.65x = 1,306.42 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.65x = 688,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,506.83/946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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