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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,301.34 and 575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,301.34 and 575 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,301.34 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,301.34 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,301.34 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 748,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,270.50/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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