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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.82, 1,306.61 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.82, 1,306.61 and 532.82 is: 735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.82 : 1,306.61 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.82/1,306.61 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.82x = 1,306.61 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.82x = 696,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,178.74/946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.28

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