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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,415.09 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,415.09 and 423.62 is: 635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,415.09 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,415.09 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,415.09 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 599,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,460.43/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.57

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