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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.05, 1,412.50 and 576.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.05, 1,412.50 and 576.73 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.05 : 1,412.50 = 576.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.05/1,412.50 = 576.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.05x = 1,412.50 × 576.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.05x = 814,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,631.13/943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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