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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,305 and 682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,305 and 682.82 is: 942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,305 = 682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,305 = 682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,305 × 682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 891,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,073.58/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.68

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