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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.02, 1,304.49 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.02, 1,304.49 and 595.64 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.02 : 1,304.49 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.02/1,304.49 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.02x = 1,304.49 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.02x = 776,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,999.90/945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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