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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.78, 1,304.95 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.78, 1,304.95 and 609.07 is: 840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.78 : 1,304.95 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.78/1,304.95 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.78x = 1,304.95 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.78x = 794,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,805.90/945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.37

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