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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.27, 1,414.80 and 577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.27, 1,414.80 and 577.42 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.27 : 1,414.80 = 577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.27/1,414.80 = 577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.27x = 1,414.80 × 577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.27x = 816,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,930.28/943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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