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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,304.32 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,304.32 and 572.11 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,304.32 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,304.32 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,304.32 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 746,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,209.82/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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