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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,415.04 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,415.04 and 532.72 is: 799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,415.04 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,415.04 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,415.04 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 753,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,820.11/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.28

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