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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,415.76 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,415.76 and 575.20 is: 861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,415.76 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,415.76 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,415.76 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 814,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,345.15/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.49

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