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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.60, 1,303.71 and 692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.60, 1,303.71 and 692.73 is: 955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.60 : 1,303.71 = 692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.60/1,303.71 = 692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.60x = 1,303.71 × 692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.60x = 903,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,112.51/945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.07

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