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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,300.93 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,300.93 and 607.24 is: 837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,300.93 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,300.93 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,300.93 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 789,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,976.73/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.48

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