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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,413.54 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,413.54 and 554.18 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,413.54 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,413.54 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,413.54 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 783,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,355.60/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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