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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.70, 1,306.45 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.70, 1,306.45 and 553.73 is: 764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.70 : 1,306.45 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.70/1,306.45 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.70x = 1,306.45 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.70x = 723,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,420.56/946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.15

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