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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,417.38 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,417.38 and 560.92 is: 840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,417.38 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,417.38 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,417.38 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 795,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,036.79/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.53

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