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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,303.38 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,303.38 and 613.17 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,303.38 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,303.38 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,303.38 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 799,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,193.51/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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