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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.66, 1,416.66 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.66, 1,416.66 and 533.54 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.66 : 1,416.66 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.66/1,416.66 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.66x = 1,416.66 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.66x = 755,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,837.69/945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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