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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,300.96 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,300.96 and 611.30 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,300.96 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,300.96 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,300.96 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 795,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,276.85/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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