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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,303.61 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,303.61 and 613.92 is: 846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,303.61 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,303.61 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,303.61 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 800,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,309.18/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.78

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