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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,306.19 and 736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,306.19 and 736.65 is: 1,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,306.19 = 736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,306.19 = 736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,306.19 × 736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 962,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,206.71/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.22

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