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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,304.99 and 591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,304.99 and 591.83 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,304.99 = 591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,304.99 = 591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,304.99 × 591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 772,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,327.19/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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