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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.67, 1,418.44 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.67, 1,418.44 and 580.51 is: 870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.67 : 1,418.44 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.67/1,418.44 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.67x = 1,418.44 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.67x = 823,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,418.60/945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.73

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