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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.03, 1,304.28 and 572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.03, 1,304.28 and 572.05 is: 789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.03 : 1,304.28 = 572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.03/1,304.28 = 572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.03x = 1,304.28 × 572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.03x = 746,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,113.37/945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.51

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