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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,416.23 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,416.23 and 635.82 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,416.23 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,416.23 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,416.23 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 900,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,464.18/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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