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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.82, 1,304.31 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.82, 1,304.31 and 684.06 is: 943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.82 : 1,304.31 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.82/1,304.31 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.82x = 1,304.31 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.82x = 892,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,226.30/945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.34

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