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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.72, 1,306.48 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.72, 1,306.48 and 532.72 is: 735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.72 : 1,306.48 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.72/1,306.48 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.72x = 1,306.48 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.72x = 695,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,988.03/946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.16

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