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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.96, 1,414.72 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.96, 1,414.72 and 738.12 is: 1,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.96 : 1,414.72 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.96/1,414.72 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.96x = 1,414.72 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.96x = 1,044,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,233.13/945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.89

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