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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,414.62 and 573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,414.62 and 573.92 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,414.62 = 573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,414.62 = 573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,414.62 × 573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 811,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,871.64/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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