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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.41, 1,304.33 and 591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.41, 1,304.33 and 591.77 is: 816.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.41 : 1,304.33 = 591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.41/1,304.33 = 591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.41x = 1,304.33 × 591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.41x = 771,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,863.02/945.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.43

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