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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,300.96 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,300.96 and 584.16 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,300.96 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,300.96 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,300.96 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 759,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,971.96/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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