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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.19, 1,304.36 and 531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.19, 1,304.36 and 531.19 is: 733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.19 : 1,304.36 = 531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.19/1,304.36 = 531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.19x = 1,304.36 × 531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.19x = 692,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,862.99/945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.04

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