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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,306.51 and 548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,306.51 and 548.48 is: 756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,306.51 = 548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,306.51 = 548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,306.51 × 548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 716,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,588.07/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.89

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