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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.20, 1,304.00 and 595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.20, 1,304.00 and 595.69 is: 821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.20 : 1,304.00 = 595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.20/1,304.00 = 595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.20x = 1,304.00 × 595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.20x = 776,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,775.76/945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.81

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