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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.80, 1,306.68 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.80, 1,306.68 and 553.80 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.80 : 1,306.68 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.80/1,306.68 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.80x = 1,306.68 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.80x = 723,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,639.38/946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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