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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,305.18 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,305.18 and 633.96 is: 875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,305.18 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,305.18 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,305.18 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 827,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,431.91/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.59

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