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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,304.44 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,304.44 and 577.26 is: 796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,304.44 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,304.44 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,304.44 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 753,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,001.03/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.61

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