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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.04, 1,303.94 and 572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.04, 1,303.94 and 572.01 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.04 : 1,303.94 = 572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.04/1,303.94 = 572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.04x = 1,303.94 × 572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.04x = 745,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,866.72/945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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