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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,306.91 and 614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,306.91 and 614.73 is: 848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,306.91 = 614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,306.91 = 614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,306.91 × 614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 803,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,402.25/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.47

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