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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.33, 1,301.28 and 840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.33, 1,301.28 and 840.24 is: 1,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.33 : 1,301.28 = 840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.33/1,301.28 = 840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.33x = 1,301.28 × 840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.33x = 1,093,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,387.51/945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.62

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