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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.61, 1,305.15 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.61, 1,305.15 and 547.54 is: 755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.61 : 1,305.15 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.61/1,305.15 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.61x = 1,305.15 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.61x = 714,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,623.86/945.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.73

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