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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,414.44 and 578.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,414.44 and 578.10 is: 866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,414.44 = 578.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,414.44 = 578.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,414.44 × 578.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 817,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,687.76/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.98

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