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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.72, 1,419.66 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.72, 1,419.66 and 484.04 is: 726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.72 : 1,419.66 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.72/1,419.66 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.72x = 1,419.66 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.72x = 687,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,172.23/945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.61

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