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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,301.17 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,301.17 and 611.73 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,301.17 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,301.17 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,301.17 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 795,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,964.72/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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