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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.46, 1,304.40 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.46, 1,304.40 and 596.08 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.46 : 1,304.40 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.46/1,304.40 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.46x = 1,304.40 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.46x = 777,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,526.75/945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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