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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.14, 1,302.69 and 723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.14, 1,302.69 and 723.61 is: 997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.14 : 1,302.69 = 723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.14/1,302.69 = 723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.14x = 1,302.69 × 723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.14x = 942,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,639.51/945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.35

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