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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,416.06 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,416.06 and 532.20 is: 799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,416.06 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,416.06 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,416.06 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 753,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,627.13/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.06

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