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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.07, 1,305.43 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.07, 1,305.43 and 726.71 is: 1,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.07 : 1,305.43 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.07/1,305.43 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.07x = 1,305.43 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.07x = 948,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,660.69/945.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.80

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