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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.74, 1,305.18 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.74, 1,305.18 and 591.89 is: 816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.74 : 1,305.18 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.74/1,305.18 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.74x = 1,305.18 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.74x = 772,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,516.46/945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.84

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