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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,418.52 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,418.52 and 645.44 is: 968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,418.52 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,418.52 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,418.52 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 915,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,569.55/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.55

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