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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.87, 1,306.53 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.87, 1,306.53 and 553.82 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.87 : 1,306.53 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.87/1,306.53 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.87x = 1,306.53 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.87x = 723,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,575.91/946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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