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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.94, 1,306.13 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.94, 1,306.13 and 632.07 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.94 : 1,306.13 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.94/1,306.13 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.94x = 1,306.13 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.94x = 825,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,562.43/946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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