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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,302.34 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,302.34 and 708.84 is: 976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,302.34 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,302.34 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,302.34 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 923,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,151.91/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.61

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