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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.80, 1,308.36 and 713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.80, 1,308.36 and 713.52 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.80 : 1,308.36 = 713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.80/1,308.36 = 713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.80x = 1,308.36 × 713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.80x = 933,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,541.03/946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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