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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,304.88 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,304.88 and 572.46 is: 790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,304.88 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,304.88 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,304.88 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 746,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,991.60/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.00

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