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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,304.88 and 572.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,304.88 and 572.69 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,304.88 = 572.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,304.88 = 572.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,304.88 × 572.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 747,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,291.73/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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