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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.98, 1,306.32 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.98, 1,306.32 and 574.14 is: 792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.98 : 1,306.32 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.98/1,306.32 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.98x = 1,306.32 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.98x = 750,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,010.56/946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.00

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