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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,413.42 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,413.42 and 531.92 is: 797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,413.42 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,413.42 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,413.42 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 751,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,826.37/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.14

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