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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.39, 1,304.88 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.39, 1,304.88 and 547.11 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.39 : 1,304.88 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.39/1,304.88 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.39x = 1,304.88 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.39x = 713,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,912.90/945.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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