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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.73, 1,305.72 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.73, 1,305.72 and 615.09 is: 849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.73 : 1,305.72 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.73/1,305.72 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.73x = 1,305.72 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.73x = 803,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,135.31/945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.22

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