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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,304.51 and 665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,304.51 and 665.43 is: 918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,304.51 = 665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,304.51 = 665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,304.51 × 665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 868,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,056.76/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.47

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