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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.60, 1,416.64 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.60, 1,416.64 and 513.12 is: 768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.60 : 1,416.64 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.60/1,416.64 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.60x = 1,416.64 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.60x = 726,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,906.32/945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.72

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