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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.03, 1,414.83 and 532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.03, 1,414.83 and 532.45 is: 798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.03 : 1,414.83 = 532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.03/1,414.83 = 532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.03x = 1,414.83 × 532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.03x = 753,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,323.57/943.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.83

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