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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,305.13 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,305.13 and 631.27 is: 871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,305.13 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,305.13 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,305.13 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 823,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,889.42/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.33

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