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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,305.44 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,305.44 and 693.98 is: 956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,305.44 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,305.44 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,305.44 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 905,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,945.78/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.80

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