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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.16, 1,419.08 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.16, 1,419.08 and 534.20 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.16 : 1,419.08 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.16/1,419.08 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.16x = 1,419.08 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.16x = 758,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,072.54/945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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