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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.90, 1,306.34 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.90, 1,306.34 and 592.64 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.90 : 1,306.34 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.90/1,306.34 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.90x = 1,306.34 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.90x = 774,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,189.34/946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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