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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.19, 1,415.31 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.19, 1,415.31 and 579.46 is: 867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.19 : 1,415.31 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.19/1,415.31 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.19x = 1,415.31 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.19x = 820,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,115.53/945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.67

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