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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,416.24 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,416.24 and 654.72 is: 983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,416.24 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,416.24 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,416.24 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 927,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,240.65/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.20

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