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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.75, 1,306.64 and 553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.75, 1,306.64 and 553.90 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.75 : 1,306.64 = 553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.75/1,306.64 = 553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.75x = 1,306.64 × 553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.75x = 723,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,747.90/946.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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