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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.44, 1,418.62 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.44, 1,418.62 and 580.02 is: 870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.44 : 1,418.62 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.44/1,418.62 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.44x = 1,418.62 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.44x = 822,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,827.97/945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.31

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