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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.81, 1,418.18 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.81, 1,418.18 and 653.67 is: 980.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.81 : 1,418.18 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.81/1,418.18 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.81x = 1,418.18 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.81x = 927,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,018.45/945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.13

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