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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.54, 1,304.39 and 735.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.54, 1,304.39 and 735.35 is: 1,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.54 : 1,304.39 = 735.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.54/1,304.39 = 735.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.54x = 1,304.39 × 735.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.54x = 959,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,172.99/945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.42

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