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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.77, 1,305.25 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.77, 1,305.25 and 572.84 is: 790.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.77 : 1,305.25 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.77/1,305.25 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.77x = 1,305.25 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.77x = 747,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,699.41/945.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.57

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