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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.27, 1,304.18 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.27, 1,304.18 and 572.13 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.27 : 1,304.18 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.27/1,304.18 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.27x = 1,304.18 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.27x = 746,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,160.90/945.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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