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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.87, 1,417.51 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.87, 1,417.51 and 556.06 is: 833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.87 : 1,417.51 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.87/1,417.51 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.87x = 1,417.51 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.87x = 788,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,215.68/945.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.32

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