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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.91, 1,306.40 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.91, 1,306.40 and 632.04 is: 871.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.91 : 1,306.40 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.91/1,306.40 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.91x = 1,306.40 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.91x = 825,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,693.90/946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.99

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