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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,417.86 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,417.86 and 425.50 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,417.86 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,417.86 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,417.86 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 603,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,299.43/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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