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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,305.09 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,305.09 and 736.17 is: 1,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,305.09 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,305.09 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,305.09 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 960,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,768.11/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.23

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