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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.96, 1,306.67 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.96, 1,306.67 and 527.31 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.96 : 1,306.67 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.96/1,306.67 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.96x = 1,306.67 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.96x = 689,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,017.52/946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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