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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.89, 1,306.80 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.89, 1,306.80 and 651.87 is: 899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.89 : 1,306.80 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.89/1,306.80 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.89x = 1,306.80 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.89x = 851,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,863.72/946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.64

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