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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,414.61 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,414.61 and 577.29 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,414.61 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,414.61 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,414.61 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 816,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,640.21/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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