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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,302.14 and 612.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,302.14 and 612.01 is: 845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,302.14 = 612.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,302.14 = 612.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,302.14 × 612.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 796,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,915.09/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.07

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