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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.77, 1,306.53 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.77, 1,306.53 and 527.10 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.77 : 1,306.53 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.77/1,306.53 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.77x = 1,306.53 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.77x = 688,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,667.06/946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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