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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.10, 1,417.15 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.10, 1,417.15 and 528.02 is: 791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.10 : 1,417.15 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.10/1,417.15 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.10x = 1,417.15 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.10x = 748,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,279.46/945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.75

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