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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.04, 1,303.96 and 709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.04, 1,303.96 and 709.68 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.04 : 1,303.96 = 709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.04/1,303.96 = 709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.04x = 1,303.96 × 709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.04x = 925,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,394.33/945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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