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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.26, 1,412.84 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.26, 1,412.84 and 576.94 is: 864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.26 : 1,412.84 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.26/1,412.84 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.26x = 1,412.84 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.26x = 815,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,123.91/943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.16

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