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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.13, 1,304.49 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.13, 1,304.49 and 595.75 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.13 : 1,304.49 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.13/1,304.49 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.13x = 1,304.49 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.13x = 777,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,149.92/945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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