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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,411.75 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,411.75 and 595.23 is: 891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,411.75 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,411.75 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,411.75 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 840,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,315.95/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.03

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