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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,412.98 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,412.98 and 617.60 is: 925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,412.98 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,412.98 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,412.98 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 872,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,649.38/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.19

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