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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,412.28 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,412.28 and 531.66 is: 796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,412.28 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,412.28 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,412.28 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 750,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,852.78/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.12

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