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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.33, 1,304.04 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.33, 1,304.04 and 604.01 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.33 : 1,304.04 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.33/1,304.04 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.33x = 1,304.04 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.33x = 787,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,646.68/945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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