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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.05, 1,304.18 and 571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.05, 1,304.18 and 571.96 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.05 : 1,304.18 = 571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.05/1,304.18 = 571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.05x = 1,304.18 × 571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.05x = 745,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,938.79/945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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