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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.73, 1,307.07 and 610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.73, 1,307.07 and 610.93 is: 843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.73 : 1,307.07 = 610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.73/1,307.07 = 610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.73x = 1,307.07 × 610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.73x = 798,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,529.61/946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.46

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