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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,305.06 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,305.06 and 614.40 is: 848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,305.06 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,305.06 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,305.06 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 801,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,828.86/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.12

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