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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.66, 1,306.25 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.66, 1,306.25 and 532.58 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.66 : 1,306.25 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.66/1,306.25 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.66x = 1,306.25 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.66x = 695,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,682.63/946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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