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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.96, 1,307.10 and 553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.96, 1,307.10 and 553.93 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.96 : 1,307.10 = 553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.96/1,307.10 = 553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.96x = 1,307.10 × 553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.96x = 724,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,041.90/946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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