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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.99, 1,416.24 and 616.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.99, 1,416.24 and 616.57 is: 923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.99 : 1,416.24 = 616.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.99/1,416.24 = 616.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.99x = 1,416.24 × 616.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.99x = 873,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,211.10/945.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.07

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