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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.91, 1,305.74 and 747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.91, 1,305.74 and 747.41 is: 1,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.91 : 1,305.74 = 747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.91/1,305.74 = 747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.91x = 1,305.74 × 747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.91x = 975,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,918.47/946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.63

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