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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.20, 1,303.92 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.20, 1,303.92 and 572 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.20 : 1,303.92 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.20/1,303.92 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.20x = 1,303.92 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.20x = 745,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,842.24/945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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