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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.25, 1,304.77 and 586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.25, 1,304.77 and 586.62 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.25 : 1,304.77 = 586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.25/1,304.77 = 586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.25x = 1,304.77 × 586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.25x = 765,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,404.18/945.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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