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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.89, 1,306.94 and 684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.89, 1,306.94 and 684.86 is: 945.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.89 : 1,306.94 = 684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.89/1,306.94 = 684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.89x = 1,306.94 × 684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.89x = 895,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,060.97/946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.26

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