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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,305.19 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,305.19 and 547.35 is: 755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,305.19 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,305.19 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,305.19 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 714,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,397.97/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.44

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