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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.84, 1,305.96 and 615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.84, 1,305.96 and 615.56 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.84 : 1,305.96 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.84/1,305.96 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.84x = 1,305.96 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.84x = 803,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,896.74/946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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