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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.59, 1,303.49 and 746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.59, 1,303.49 and 746.08 is: 1,028.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.59 : 1,303.49 = 746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.59/1,303.49 = 746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.59x = 1,303.49 × 746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.59x = 972,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,506.43/945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.46

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