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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.32, 1,303.62 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.32, 1,303.62 and 683.56 is: 942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.32 : 1,303.62 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.32/1,303.62 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.32x = 1,303.62 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.32x = 891,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,102.49/945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.65

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