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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.85, 1,416.10 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.85, 1,416.10 and 637.09 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.85 : 1,416.10 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.85/1,416.10 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.85x = 1,416.10 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.85x = 902,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,183.15/945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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