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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.82, 1,306.62 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.82, 1,306.62 and 651.98 is: 899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.82 : 1,306.62 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.82/1,306.62 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.82x = 1,306.62 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.82x = 851,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,890.11/946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.74

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