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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,304.56 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,304.56 and 572.27 is: 789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,304.56 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,304.56 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,304.56 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 746,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,551.52/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.90

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