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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,416.72 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,416.72 and 579.80 is: 868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,416.72 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,416.72 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,416.72 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 821,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,414.26/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.38

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