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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,304.70 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,304.70 and 531.68 is: 733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,304.70 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,304.70 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,304.70 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 693,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,682.90/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.53

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