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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,306.71 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,306.71 and 554.16 is: 764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,306.71 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,306.71 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,306.71 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 724,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,126.41/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.72

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