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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.60, 1,304.73 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.60, 1,304.73 and 572.55 is: 790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.60 : 1,304.73 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.60/1,304.73 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.60x = 1,304.73 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.60x = 747,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,023.16/945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.00

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