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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.05, 1,303.78 and 682.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.05, 1,303.78 and 682.49 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.05 : 1,303.78 = 682.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.05/1,303.78 = 682.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.05x = 1,303.78 × 682.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.05x = 889,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,816.81/945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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