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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.06, 1,408.63 and 797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.06, 1,408.63 and 797.26 is: 1,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.06 : 1,408.63 = 797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.06/1,408.63 = 797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.06x = 1,408.63 × 797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.06x = 1,123,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,044.35/943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.85

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