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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.60, 1,306.44 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.60, 1,306.44 and 736.56 is: 1,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.60 : 1,306.44 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.60/1,306.44 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.60x = 1,306.44 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.60x = 962,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,271.45/945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.63

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