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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.63, 1,417.32 and 713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.63, 1,417.32 and 713.75 is: 1,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.63 : 1,417.32 = 713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.63/1,417.32 = 713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.63x = 1,417.32 × 713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.63x = 1,011,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,605.06/945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.77

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