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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,413.15 and 576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,413.15 and 576.80 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,413.15 = 576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,413.15 = 576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,413.15 × 576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 815,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,104.92/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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