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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.91, 1,417.07 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.91, 1,417.07 and 535.34 is: 801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.91 : 1,417.07 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.91/1,417.07 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.91x = 1,417.07 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.91x = 758,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,614.25/945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.99

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