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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,406.83 and 820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,406.83 and 820.52 is: 1,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,406.83 = 820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,406.83 = 820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,406.83 × 820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 1,154,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,332.15/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.82

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