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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.40, 1,415.94 and 619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.40, 1,415.94 and 619.96 is: 928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.40 : 1,415.94 = 619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.40/1,415.94 = 619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.40x = 1,415.94 × 619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.40x = 877,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,826.16/945.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.52

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