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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.86, 1,307.07 and 636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.86, 1,307.07 and 636.54 is: 878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.86 : 1,307.07 = 636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.86/1,307.07 = 636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.86x = 1,307.07 × 636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.86x = 832,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,002.34/946.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.70

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