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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.13, 1,418.26 and 597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.13, 1,418.26 and 597.98 is: 897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.13 : 1,418.26 = 597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.13/1,418.26 = 597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.13x = 1,418.26 × 597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.13x = 848,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,091.11/945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.33

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