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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,413.24 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,413.24 and 531.36 is: 796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,413.24 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,413.24 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,413.24 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 750,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,939.21/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.09

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