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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,416.88 and 534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,416.88 and 534.31 is: 800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,416.88 = 534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,416.88 = 534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,416.88 × 534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 757,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,053.15/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.88

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