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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.10, 1,412.33 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.10, 1,412.33 and 552.08 is: 826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.10 : 1,412.33 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.10/1,412.33 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.10x = 1,412.33 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.10x = 779,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,709.32/943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.75

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