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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.37, 1,304.67 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.37, 1,304.67 and 572.36 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.37 : 1,304.67 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.37/1,304.67 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.37x = 1,304.67 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.37x = 746,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,738.06/945.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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