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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.99, 1,306.91 and 573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.99, 1,306.91 and 573.98 is: 792.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.99 : 1,306.91 = 573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.99/1,306.91 = 573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.99x = 1,306.91 × 573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.99x = 750,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,137.33/946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.13

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