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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,300.77 and 721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,300.77 and 721.70 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,300.77 = 721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,300.77 = 721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,300.77 × 721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 938,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,765.71/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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