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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.04 and 611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.04 and 611.86 is: 844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.04 = 611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.04 = 611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.04 × 611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 796,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,054.33/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.15

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