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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.02, 1,303.81 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.02, 1,303.81 and 571.86 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.02 : 1,303.81 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.02/1,303.81 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.02x = 1,303.81 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.02x = 745,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,590.27/945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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