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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,304.46 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,304.46 and 546.93 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,304.46 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,304.46 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,304.46 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 713,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,448.31/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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