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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,304.36 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,304.36 and 572.08 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,304.36 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,304.36 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,304.36 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 746,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,198.27/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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