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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,413.02 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,413.02 and 531.14 is: 795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,413.02 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,413.02 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,413.02 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 750,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,505.71/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.66

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