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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.15, 1,303.20 and 665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.15, 1,303.20 and 665.43 is: 917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.15 : 1,303.20 = 665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.15/1,303.20 = 665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.15x = 1,303.20 × 665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.15x = 867,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,188.38/945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.51

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