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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.91, 1,417.02 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.91, 1,417.02 and 533.80 is: 799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.91 : 1,417.02 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.91/1,417.02 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.91x = 1,417.02 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.91x = 756,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,405.28/945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.66

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