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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.80, 1,304.82 and 683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.80, 1,304.82 and 683.24 is: 942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.80 : 1,304.82 = 683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.80/1,304.82 = 683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.80x = 1,304.82 × 683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.80x = 891,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,505.22/945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.59

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