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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.44, 1,303.41 and 630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.44, 1,303.41 and 630.71 is: 869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.44 : 1,303.41 = 630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.44/1,303.41 = 630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.44x = 1,303.41 × 630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.44x = 822,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,073.72/945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.51

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