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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,304.15 and 591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,304.15 and 591.58 is: 816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,304.15 = 591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,304.15 = 591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,304.15 × 591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 771,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,509.06/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.05

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