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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,416.69 and 637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,416.69 and 637.17 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,416.69 = 637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,416.69 = 637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,416.69 × 637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 902,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,672.37/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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