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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,306.76 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,306.76 and 554.18 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,306.76 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,306.76 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,306.76 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 724,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,170.95/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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