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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.20, 1,416 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.20, 1,416 and 554.24 is: 830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.20 : 1,416 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.20/1,416 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.20x = 1,416 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.20x = 784,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,803.84/945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.30

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