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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.95, 1,305.69 and 614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.95, 1,305.69 and 614.41 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.95 : 1,305.69 = 614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.95/1,305.69 = 614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.95x = 1,305.69 × 614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.95x = 802,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,228.99/945.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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