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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.10, 1,301.97 and 628.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.10, 1,301.97 and 628.75 is: 868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.10 : 1,301.97 = 628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.10/1,301.97 = 628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.10x = 1,301.97 × 628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.10x = 818,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,613.64/943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.00

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