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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.76, 1,417.59 and 808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.76, 1,417.59 and 808.38 is: 1,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.76 : 1,417.59 = 808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.76/1,417.59 = 808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.76x = 1,417.59 × 808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.76x = 1,145,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,951.40/945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.68

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