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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.60, 1,305.37 and 631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.60, 1,305.37 and 631.38 is: 871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.60 : 1,305.37 = 631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.60/1,305.37 = 631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.60x = 1,305.37 × 631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.60x = 824,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,184.51/945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.60

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