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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,419.74 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,419.74 and 621.68 is: 933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,419.74 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,419.74 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,419.74 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 882,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,623.96/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.09

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