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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,306.71 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,306.71 and 548.69 is: 757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,306.71 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,306.71 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,306.71 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 716,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,972.18/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.29

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