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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,416.21 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,416.21 and 614.58 is: 922.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,416.21 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,416.21 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,416.21 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 870,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,374.34/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.91

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