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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,414.92 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,414.92 and 533.19 is: 798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,414.92 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,414.92 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,414.92 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 754,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,423.19/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.10

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