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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.02, 1,416.30 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.02, 1,416.30 and 505.80 is: 758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.02 : 1,416.30 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.02/1,416.30 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.02x = 1,416.30 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.02x = 716,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,364.54/945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.05

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