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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.24, 1,418.85 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.24, 1,418.85 and 534.78 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.24 : 1,418.85 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.24/1,418.85 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.24x = 1,418.85 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.24x = 758,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,772.60/945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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