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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.76, 1,304.35 and 609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.76, 1,304.35 and 609.72 is: 840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.76 : 1,304.35 = 609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.76/1,304.35 = 609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.76x = 1,304.35 × 609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.76x = 795,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,288.28/945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.90

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