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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.21, 1,304.09 and 546.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.21, 1,304.09 and 546.83 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.21 : 1,304.09 = 546.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.21/1,304.09 = 546.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.21x = 1,304.09 × 546.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.21x = 713,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,106.28/945.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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