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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,420.20 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,420.20 and 484.07 is: 726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,420.20 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,420.20 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,420.20 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 687,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,469.11/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.77

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