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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,302.28 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,302.28 and 629.92 is: 868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,302.28 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,302.28 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,302.28 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 820,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,332.22/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.08

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