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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.94, 1,306.28 and 651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.94, 1,306.28 and 651.70 is: 899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.94 : 1,306.28 = 651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.94/1,306.28 = 651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.94x = 1,306.28 × 651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.94x = 851,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,294.92/946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.00

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