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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.07, 1,301.99 and 628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.07, 1,301.99 and 628.77 is: 868.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.07 : 1,301.99 = 628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.07/1,301.99 = 628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.07x = 1,301.99 × 628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.07x = 818,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,652.25/943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.07

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