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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.71, 1,306.44 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.71, 1,306.44 and 527.05 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.71 : 1,306.44 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.71/1,306.44 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.71x = 1,306.44 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.71x = 688,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,552.67/946.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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