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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.73, 1,306.48 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.73, 1,306.48 and 527.12 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.73 : 1,306.48 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.73/1,306.48 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.73x = 1,306.48 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.73x = 688,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,663.89/946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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