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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,304.10 and 596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,304.10 and 596.34 is: 822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,304.10 = 596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,304.10 = 596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,304.10 × 596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 777,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,686.99/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.95

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