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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,300.18 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,300.18 and 606.32 is: 835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,300.18 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,300.18 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,300.18 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 788,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,325.14/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.96

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