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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,302.05 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,302.05 and 611.94 is: 844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,302.05 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,302.05 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,302.05 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 796,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,776.48/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.72

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