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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,302.31 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,302.31 and 612.14 is: 845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,302.31 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,302.31 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,302.31 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 797,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,189.53/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.25

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