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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.80, 1,305.48 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.80, 1,305.48 and 631.52 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.80 : 1,305.48 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.80/1,305.48 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.80x = 1,305.48 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.80x = 824,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,430.20/945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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