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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,303.76 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,303.76 and 735.24 is: 1,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,303.76 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,303.76 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,303.76 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 958,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,576.50/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.92

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