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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.52, 1,417.05 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.52, 1,417.05 and 506.30 is: 758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.52 : 1,417.05 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.52/1,417.05 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.52x = 1,417.05 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.52x = 717,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,452.42/945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.80

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