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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.15, 1,304.28 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.15, 1,304.28 and 595.50 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.15 : 1,304.28 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.15/1,304.28 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.15x = 1,304.28 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.15x = 776,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,698.74/945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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