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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.84, 1,306.61 and 597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.84, 1,306.61 and 597.19 is: 824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.84 : 1,306.61 = 597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.84/1,306.61 = 597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.84x = 1,306.61 × 597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.84x = 780,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,294.43/946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.10

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