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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,306.09 and 605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,306.09 and 605.49 is: 835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,306.09 = 605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,306.09 = 605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,306.09 × 605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 790,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,819.58/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.27

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