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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.14, 1,415.26 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.14, 1,415.26 and 653.54 is: 978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.14 : 1,415.26 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.14/1,415.26 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.14x = 1,415.26 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.14x = 924,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,929.02/945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.62

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