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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.66, 1,304.31 and 630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.66, 1,304.31 and 630.78 is: 870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.66 : 1,304.31 = 630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.66/1,304.31 = 630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.66x = 1,304.31 × 630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.66x = 822,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,732.66/945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.01

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