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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.69, 1,306.53 and 615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.69, 1,306.53 and 615.20 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.69 : 1,306.53 = 615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.69/1,306.53 = 615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.69x = 1,306.53 × 615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.69x = 803,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,770.72/946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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