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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.64, 1,305.30 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.64, 1,305.30 and 572.86 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.64 : 1,305.30 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.64/1,305.30 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.64x = 1,305.30 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.64x = 747,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,754.16/945.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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