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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.97, 1,304.36 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.97, 1,304.36 and 666.12 is: 918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.97 : 1,304.36 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.97/1,304.36 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.97x = 1,304.36 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.97x = 868,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,855.43/945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.48

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