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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,413.33 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,413.33 and 533.17 is: 797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.06 : 1,413.33 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.06/1,413.33 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.06x = 1,413.33 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.06x = 753,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,545.16/945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.35

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