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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.85, 1,418.78 and 621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.85, 1,418.78 and 621.15 is: 931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.85 : 1,418.78 = 621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.85/1,418.78 = 621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.85x = 1,418.78 × 621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.85x = 881,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,275.20/945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.73

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