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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.63, 1,304.87 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.63, 1,304.87 and 547.02 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.63 : 1,304.87 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.63/1,304.87 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.63x = 1,304.87 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.63x = 713,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,787.25/945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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