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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,299.53 and 627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,299.53 and 627.92 is: 865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,299.53 = 627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,299.53 = 627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,299.53 × 627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 815,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,995.95/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.31

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