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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,412.84 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,412.84 and 576.96 is: 864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,412.84 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,412.84 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,412.84 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 815,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,148.31/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.16

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