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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,407.69 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,407.69 and 875.40 is: 1,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,407.69 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,407.69 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,407.69 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 1,232,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,291.83/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.67

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