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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.01, 1,304.38 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.01, 1,304.38 and 665.31 is: 918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.01 : 1,304.38 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.01/1,304.38 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.01x = 1,304.38 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.01x = 867,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,817.06/945.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.32

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