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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,416.36 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,416.36 and 599.03 is: 897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,416.36 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,416.36 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,416.36 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 848,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,439.24/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.53

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