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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,304.57 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,304.57 and 634.50 is: 875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,304.57 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,304.57 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,304.57 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 827,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,749.67/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.76

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