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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.98, 1,305.90 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.98, 1,305.90 and 632.25 is: 871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.98 : 1,305.90 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.98/1,305.90 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.98x = 1,305.90 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.98x = 825,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,655.28/946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.88

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