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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,300.86 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,300.86 and 611.34 is: 843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,300.86 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,300.86 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,300.86 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 795,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,267.75/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.12

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