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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.90, 1,306.96 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.90, 1,306.96 and 632.68 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.90 : 1,306.96 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.90/1,306.96 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.90x = 1,306.96 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.90x = 826,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,887.45/946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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