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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,306.73 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,306.73 and 554.04 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,306.73 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,306.73 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,306.73 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 723,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,982.07/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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