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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,303.72 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,303.72 and 595.52 is: 821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,303.72 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,303.72 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,303.72 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 776,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,391.33/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.51

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