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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.94, 1,306.98 and 527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.94, 1,306.98 and 527.43 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.94 : 1,306.98 = 527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.94/1,306.98 = 527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.94x = 1,306.98 × 527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.94x = 689,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,340.46/946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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