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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.82, 1,304.79 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.82, 1,304.79 and 591.52 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.82 : 1,304.79 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.82/1,304.79 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.82x = 1,304.79 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.82x = 771,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,809.38/945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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