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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,304.85 and 709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,304.85 and 709.53 is: 979.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.06 : 1,304.85 = 709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.06/1,304.85 = 709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.06x = 1,304.85 × 709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.06x = 925,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,830.22/945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.65

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