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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.41, 1,416.28 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.41, 1,416.28 and 533.29 is: 798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.41 : 1,416.28 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.41/1,416.28 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.41x = 1,416.28 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.41x = 755,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,287.96/945.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.90

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