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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,300.44 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,300.44 and 644.16 is: 888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,300.44 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,300.44 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,300.44 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 837,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,691.43/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.25

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