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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,301.81 and 632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,301.81 and 632.63 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,301.81 = 632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,301.81 = 632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,301.81 × 632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 823,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,554.39/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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