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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.26, 1,413.10 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.26, 1,413.10 and 531.16 is: 795.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.26 : 1,413.10 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.26/1,413.10 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.26x = 1,413.10 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.26x = 750,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,582.20/943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.73

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