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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.74, 1,306.19 and 573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.74, 1,306.19 and 573.59 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.74 : 1,306.19 = 573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.74/1,306.19 = 573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.74x = 1,306.19 × 573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.74x = 749,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,217.52/946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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