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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,419.26 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,419.26 and 535.22 is: 803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,419.26 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,419.26 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,419.26 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 759,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,616.34/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.59

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