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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.21, 1,412.97 and 617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.21, 1,412.97 and 617.59 is: 925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.21 : 1,412.97 = 617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.21/1,412.97 = 617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.21x = 1,412.97 × 617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.21x = 872,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,629.08/943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.17

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