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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.51, 1,415.91 and 597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.51, 1,415.91 and 597.80 is: 895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.51 : 1,415.91 = 597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.51/1,415.91 = 597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.51x = 1,415.91 × 597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.51x = 846,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,420.93/945.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.20

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