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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.36, 1,305.24 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.36, 1,305.24 and 596.64 is: 823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.36 : 1,305.24 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.36/1,305.24 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.36x = 1,305.24 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.36x = 778,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,758.39/945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.77

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