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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,303.68 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,303.68 and 596.08 is: 822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,303.68 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,303.68 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,303.68 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 777,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,097.57/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.08

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