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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.38, 1,416.44 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.38, 1,416.44 and 737.56 is: 1,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.38 : 1,416.44 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.38/1,416.44 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.38x = 1,416.44 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.38x = 1,044,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,704.10/945.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.06

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