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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,415.94 and 652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,415.94 and 652.62 is: 977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,415.94 = 652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,415.94 = 652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,415.94 × 652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 924,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,070.76/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.73

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