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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.19, 1,416.91 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.19, 1,416.91 and 554.65 is: 831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.19 : 1,416.91 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.19/1,416.91 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.19x = 1,416.91 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.19x = 785,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,885.24/945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.46

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